New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-24
NETWORK CITY.

The Rev. Delos Lull has accepted an ln'i'a''on
to preach at the Forty fourhst Methodist Episcopal
Church tomorrow. The congregation 0ono"iP
giving him call to the paStora'c'
The first performance of Frank a. Robbins's circus
will be given to-day I'm the American Institute, eN'S
third st. and Third-avc., at = p H. ana p HI
The Madison Avenue Dcpositorys advertisement
in another column calls attention to one way in which
Christmas goodwill may be extended TO worthy
women who are striving for self support under az
circumst ances. Mrs H. L. van Noisi u ,a
dent of the organization having the matter In charge
Answer to Plum Pudding: Place small eaithen
plate in the bottom of kettle to prevent tho cloth
from scorchlng Keep the pudding constantly GOV
cred with boiling water even If an extra vcssci mas
to be kept on the fire to supply IL.
The toboggan slides at the Polo Grounds VIII DC
opened Monday afternoon
Pbuip Lust formerly a dealer in feathers at Crosby
and Blocker sts arrested by Detective kicrhan
on a charge of dcfrauding some Of his creditors. lie
lives at No 222 West Onehundrcd and twenty
Slightest. lie was committed to the Tombs to await
trial.
10 tho newsboys will take place at their Home, No.
D Duanc-st., on Christmas Day at o'clock
An examination took place yesterday in the Federal
Building Of eghtyonc applicants for pos''oS as
Junior clerks in the Post Office.
George Wolf who assaulted several men and, 1t is
charged killed one man in fight at ball In
Thirty ninthst. was sentenced yesterday by Recorder
Smyth to five years in the state Prison
Cabman Meyer, who made complaint at Police
Headquarters Thursday that he had been struck
ty Billy McGlory and aferward dubbed by police
man in front Of ArmOry Hall did not turn up ycstcr-
day when Superintendent Murray was ready TO III
vcStgatc the complaint.
AS has been customary for some years past the
firm OF j. s Conovcr & Co., Nos. - and 30 West
ST. remembered their employees last night
and invited their entire force, including their sales
men and between 800 and 400 Of their wCrkmcn from
their factory to assemble their waerOomS and view
specimens of their handicraft in It's holiday at
tire The evening was spent in mutual congra r
ing. Disputes and troubles are unfamiliar 10 ms
firm. After pleasant address by A. F. Co9oyer ,r TO
those assembled in his usual considerable and happy
manner fine collation. wa served The evening WA, WAS
tangible as a reward for faithful services
The Comstocb-Knocder case has become the chest
ont OF the Tombs Court. 1t was adjourned again
yesterday til January 3. 1t will probably be tried
before Christmas OF 1so though as rhry a. NOT inc
The funeral Of Lieutenant Edward F. Young Com
pany c, 9TH Regiment held last evening at the
West Presbyterian Church, in West Forty second st.
pr Paxton conducted the services G9mp n IN GA
Regiment was present In body. The DuIlh WIFI
be private to day, at Woodawn
Expectation has waited on fufmcnt at the Fleet
wood Park tobOggan slides and the opening this after
noon at O'Clock should be the beginning of winter
carnival worth seeing The scene This evening VIII
be a brilliant Christmas Eve remembrance to those
who arc there. and something to tell to those who
don't happen TO bc present
The Julien Motor Company made another success
full trial trip yesterday with the which II IS run
ming on the FOnrth-ave railroad. The car was
crowded gentlemen interested in the matter. who
present on the invitation Of the Julien Company
General Newton, Commissioner OF Public Works,
yesterday opened bids for lighting the clyS public
Buildings. The Consolidated GaSGht Company bid
Cor all buildings south Of the Harlem River at 81 %
per 900 feet OF gas Of eighteen candle power The
Equitable GaSlicht Company lid for all buildings along
It's mains 81 % per 1000 feet Of gas Of weniy-eght
candle power. General Newton reserved his decision
Robert Campbell, Of No. Madson-ave, who
shot himself the house of his stepSon. Riley A.
Brick No. % Fast Thirtv -eghthSt discharged
yesterday at Jefferson Market Court
The St. Stephens Pensioners who gave DIR. Nc
Clynn a Christmas Gift of 81 200 Thur day met
in the International Assembly Rooms last evening
and raised about 5000 This viii be devoted to
a general fund for his benefit, II he viii permit H.
The doctor will address the Anti Poverty Society In
the Academy OF Music tomorrow night
Albion W. Tourgcc delivered his lecture Give Us
Rest 10 largo and gratifcd audience, at AssOc
alton Hall, last evening